Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher - Marita Theisen (7:30a - 3:30p)

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

About the role

The Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing and supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families. The position oversees the daily implementation of all Head Start standards in the educational classroom operation.

Application Deadline: August 23, 2026.

Schedule

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
• School Day/School Year

Pay

$21.91 - $26.66 hourly depending on education and experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Options: Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of up to 9.44% of your gross wage
• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Requirements

• Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License (Target Qualification)
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) (Minimum Qualification)
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Car Insurance
• Clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years
• Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every three (3) years thereafter
• Clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks. Fingerprints must be submitted for national check prior to hire or start date at the center. Resubmit every four (4) years

Please attach any trainings/transcripts/or diplomas to your application.